Massachusetts plans to create a Bitcoin reserve through the Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. Republican Senator Peter Durant leads the proposal, aiming to diversify state investments.

A Malaysian accountant has lost half a million to Bitcoin scammers. According to reports, the victim, a 61-year-old accountant, lost about RM460,888 to the bad actors after making a bad investment decision.

A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to integrate bitcoin into state savings and pensions, aiming to safeguard purchasing power and position the state as a leader in digital assets. State Finances Meet Bitcoin: Oklahoma Lawmaker's Strategic Reserve Plan Oklahoma State Rep.

While 2024 was not particularly stellar for Ethereum (ETH) in terms of price action, 2025 might finally bring some much-needed optimism for ETH bulls. Several analysts believe ETH is on the verge of a massive breakout that could see the cryptocurrency establish new all-time highs (ATH).

The memecoin market has experienced a strong bullish reversal as Bitcoin price today successfully holds its value above the $100k mark. While top meme coins like DOGE price and SHIB price experience stable growth, the Bonk memecoin has recorded double-digit growth.

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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). The analyst and trader pseudonymously known as Bluntz tells his 309,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin has witnessed “savage price action” after falling to around $89,200 and then quickly recovering.

In the past week, the crypto market experienced a general uplift as Bitcoin surged above $100,000 for the first time since early December. According to data from CoinMarketCap, Ethereum gained by 7.25% spurring a return to the $3,500 price zone.

Changpeng Zhao, commonly known to crypto enthusiasts as CZ, a co-founder and former boss of the Binance exchange, has published a tweet to clarify his X post of January 14 about Bitcoin, buying the dip, regrets about not doing it and the FUD.

Switzerland might add Bitcoin to its central bank reserves if voters approve. A group of crypto diehards wants to force SNB to hold Bitcoin.

Ethereum holds steady above $3,300, as crypto traders gear up for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Derivatives traders are bullish on Ethereum and open interest in Ether's derivatives contracts crossed $30 billion, as of Friday.

Ethereum (ETH) futures open interest has surged to an all-time high of 9 million ETH as of January 17, fueled by strong institutional demand and rising bullish sentiment, raising the possibility of Ethereum testing $4,000 in the near future. According to CoinTelegraph on January 18, ETH futures open interest increased by 10% over the past two weeks, reaching unprecedented levels.

Despite Bitcoins (BTC) bull run in 2024, blockchain venture capital (VC) investments did not see a proportional increase, signaling a shift in institutional investment strategies for the cryptocurrency and blockchain startup ecosystem. According to a CoinTelegraph report on January 18, a January 16 study by Insights For VC revealed a weakening correlation between Bitcoin prices and VC funding since 2023.

The probability of President-elect Donald Trump establishing a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve after his inauguration has surged to 70% in betting markets, fueling anticipation within the cryptocurrency industry. According to CoinTelegraph on January 8, prediction markets like Kalshi, a U.S. derivatives exchange, and Polymarket, a crypto-based prediction platform, estimate a 70% and 42% likelihood, respectively, that Trump will establish a Bitcoin reserve by 2026.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin has grown significantly over the last few months.

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Can Bitcoin break past its current resistance and hit new highs in the next 30 days?

Around 30% of Ethereum validators have signaled their support for increasing the network's block gas limit, a key parameter that influences how many transactions can be processed per block.

Analysts highlight eight key factors that could sustain Bitcoin dominance into 2025, reinforcing the leading coin's strength.

Bitcoin has made an impressive recovery, surging over 15% since Monday's flash crash brought the price briefly to the $89,000 level. The rebound has reignited bullish momentum, with BTC now attempting to push above a key supply zone.

Data shows the cryptocurrency derivatives sector has seen a large amount of liquidations in the past day as Bitcoin and others have enjoyed a rally. Both Crypto Long & Short Liquidations Have Been High Today According to data from CoinGlass, a significant amount of liquidations have piled up on the derivatives side of the cryptocurrency sector following the market volatility.

Bitcoin recovered from past week's downtrend to return back above $100k.

Microstrategy plans to use unique shares expansion model to raise more funds for the acquisition of bitcoin. Michael Saylor Still Wants More Bitcoin Microstrategy intends to expand its authorized class A common stock from 330 million shares to 10.30 billion shares to facilitate the company's extensive bitcoin acquisitions, according to Bloomberg.

Crypto prices are up today as anticipation builds for Donald Trump's inauguration. It's also Gary Gensler's last day in office, fueling bullish sentiment in the market.

Bitcoin (BTC) could potentially hit a staggering $175,000 in value by the end of 2025, according to Sean Farrell, the head of digital asset strategy at Fundstrat. His forecast comes shortly after Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee made headlines with his optimistic outlook, stating that Bitcoin is set to be the top-performing asset this year.

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown notable recovery since this week began, climbing back above $100,000 and now trading at $104,430. This upward move represents a 4.9% daily gain and more than a 10% increase over the past week.

Ripple case heats up as SEC appeal challenges Howey Test ruling. Legal experts see risks for SEC, fueling XRP volatility and price speculation.

Wyoming has become the latest US state to propose a bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, just days before Donald Trump's US presidential inauguration.

Bitcoin has surged past the $102,000 mark, signaling a strong bullish trend as anticipation builds ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration day. With his pro-crypto stance widely known, many analysts believe Trump's presidency could usher in a new era of growth for BTC and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Coinbase CEO endorsed the creation of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, calling for pro-crypto regulation and special economic zones.

As Bitcoin (BTC) surges past $100,000 once again, edging closer to a new all-time high (ATH), most crypto analysts predict the premier cryptocurrency will peak around $150,000 during this market cycle. However, some experts argue that such a target is “too low” for BTC, considering its growing adoption and evolving market dynamics.

Bitcoin (BTC) has once again captured global attention by crossing the monumental $100,000 mark, drives a wave of excitement across the cryptocurrency market. This achievement follows a dramatic rebound from $89,000 earlier this week, with Bitcoin surging over 13% in a matter of days.

Massachusetts is set to join a growing list of U.S. states embracing cryptocurrency as part of their financial strategy. Republican Senator Peter Durant of Worcester County has introduced legislation to create a “Commonwealth Bitcoin Strategic Reserve.

CPI boost fueled $500 million in stablecoin inflows on Binance, propelling Bitcoin past $100k.

The Dogecoin price is showing signs of a rally following a confirmed bullish pennant breakout. This interesting breakout was highlighted by crypto analyst World of Charts, with the prospect of a Dogecoin price surge past the $1 mark now in view.

Swiss state-owned bank Post Finance AG has expanded its digital-asset offering by introducing staking for ethereum (ETH), allowing holders to earn passive income. The bank plans to add staking for other tokens soon.

Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a steady price recovery following the recent release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. It is now trading above $103,000.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs experienced a significant surge in inflows, but recent market behavior raises questions about the sustainability of this momentum. The cryptocurrency's rally this week happened despite a lack of positive flows from Bitcoin Spot ETFs, suggesting that the market may be decoupling from the usual correlation between Bitcoin's price action and ETF movements.

With its recent performance demonstrating strength above $100,000, Bitcoin has been rising steadily. A more interesting view can be seen on the chart: Bitcoin might still be in a covert downward trend.

Dogecoin could be on the verge of a breakout, driven by whales and growing activity.

Bitcoin is reportedly approaching a record high as the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump nears. The cryptocurrency was priced at $104,538 Friday at 2:12 p.m.

As bitcoin's valuation experiences a notable upswing, miners are deriving substantial financial advantages from an elevated hashprice—the metric denoting daily revenue earned per petahash per second (PH/s) of computational power devoted to the Bitcoin network.

Many crypto investors are worried about Bitcoin's uncertainty as the cryptocurrency experienced fluctuations in its price wherein traders saw it being traded above $100,000 and then went down below $90,000.

Massachusetts and Wyoming have formally introduced bills today to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the state. California's state representative has also started proceedings to draft a Bitcoin-focused bill.

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A portrait of President-elect Donald Trump, created by arranging block data, has been put onto the Bitcoin blockchain by American miner MARA.

Wyoming and Massachusetts propose strategic Bitcoin reserve bills, blending fiscal stability with innovation. The initiatives aim to utilize Bitcoin's potential for mitigating inflation risks while bolstering financial security, setting a precedent for other states exploring digital assets in public finance. The post Wyoming and Massachusetts Propose Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation appeared first on Cryptonews.

The overall cryptocurrency market has shown strong bullish potential ahead of President-elect and pro-crypto advocate Donald Trump's inauguration, scheduled for January 20, 2025. However, one thing that has been capturing the massive attention of crypto enthusiasts is the recent activity of crypto giants over the past week.